University lecturer in animal husbandry

This is Nord University. Do you want to help create knowledge that makes a difference? At Nord University, we develop the solutions of the future through education, research and collaboration with the society around us.

Together, we shape the future with roots in the north and an eye to the future.

North in the world – knowledge for the future.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzrda-wPIc8About the position Nord University, Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture (FBA), advertises a temporary 100% position as university lecturer in animal science with entry from 01.07.2026. The position is placed in the subject group Livestock, production and welfare and is primarily associated with the study program bachelor in livestock science. The position has an office in Steinkjer, but can also be assigned tasks at the place of study Bodø. The language of instruction is Norwegian and takes place physically at the place of study. We are looking for someone with animal science, veterinary medicine or other relevant agricultural background. New graduates are welcome as applicants.

Tasks The person employed will be given work and teaching tasks according to the faculty's needs and own competence. Particularly relevant areas are cattle production, small livestock production, sports and family animals and supervision of student assignments, preferably at bachelor's level. The teaching in livestock subjects must be adapted to Nordic conditions.

Depending on the professional profile, whoever is hired must participate in the development of the educational environment and contribute to administrative tasks linked to teaching, research and communication.

Qualification requirements Employment as university lecturer

• A passed academic degree at master's level in animal science, veterinary medicine or another relevant agricultural field is required
• Norwegian skills at level B2 and good oral and written presentation skills in Norwegian (possibly a Scandinavian language) and English.
• For applicants who do not have one of the Scandinavian languages as their mother tongue, both oral and written language skills must be documented.
• When assessing and ranking qualified applicants, emphasis will be placed on: Experience from teaching and supervision at bachelor's, master's and doctoral level from the university and college sector.
• Competence and experience from work related to livestock keeping under Norwegian / Nordic conditions.
• Educational competence
• Research and development work within the field.
• Good ability to communicate and collaborate with students and colleagues
• Personal qualities that can contribute positively to the working environment can be given decisive weight

We can offer The position is paid according to the Government's regulations, code 1009 university lecturer. Salary by agreement.

Statutory contributions to the State pension fund are made from the salary.

• Good loan, insurance and pension scheme in the State Pension Fund
• Creative and collegial working environment
• A workplace in constant development
• Flexible working hours
• Active company sports team

General information The employee must comply with the laws, agreements and instructions that apply to the position at all times. Reservations are made for changes in the area of ​​responsibility and work as a result of future organizational development and reorganization at Nord University.

It is expected that the appointed person completes an 8-hour course in university pedagogy. The course is offered digitally from Nord University (cf. supplementary provisions for educational competence, see more information on Nord's website.

The state workforce must reflect the diversity of the population to the greatest extent possible. Nord University therefore encourages qualified candidates with disabilities, gaps in the CV, immigrant background and otherwise different life experience to apply. The university practices moderate gender quotas in accordance with the local adaptation agreement for the Main Agreement in the State.

Information about disabilities or gaps in CVs can be used for anonymised registration purposes.

The application process Current candidates will be called for an interview.

Read more about the hiring process here

Application Application must be sent electronically by 23 June 2026

The electronic application must contain:

• Letter of application
• Complete curriculum vitae
• Copies of diplomas and certificates
• Documentation of other activities that are considered relevant to the position, and that you wish to take into account during the assessment
• Contact information for 2-3 reference persons

All documentation that must be taken into account is uploaded as an attachment to the application.

Complete electronic documentation must be submitted by the application deadline.

After the application deadline, a public list of applicants will be drawn up. We would like to point out that information about the applicant may be made public even after a request to be omitted from the applicant list. Applicants who nevertheless request confidentiality must justify this separately in the application. In this case, applicants will be notified in advance of publication.

Reference: 30256053

About the employer:

Through research, education and community participation, Nord University contributes to creating a sustainable future based on our geographical location.

In collaboration with society and business in Nordland and Trøndelag, our 11,500 students and 1,350 employees promote innovative solutions and knowledge-based practice, locally and internationally.

Nord University has four strategic focus areas: blue and green growth, sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship, social security and health, welfare and upbringing.

The Faculty of Life Sciences and Aquaculture (FBA) educates people who promote sustainable and innovative development to meet global challenges in food production, climate and environment. The faculty is an international arena for education, research and dissemination of knowledge, with staff and students from 39 countries. The faculty offers a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in life sciences.

The Faculty of Life Sciences and Aquaculture has 900 students and 165 employees in Bodø and Steinkjer. The professional environment is organized into the subject groups Aquaculture, Ecology, Genomics, Livestock, production and welfare and Algae and microbial biotechnology.

Read more about the faculty here.